Virginia D. Lockman

Winter Park, FL - 1917-2005
Virginia D. Lockman, known since childhood as Bunny, 87, died on May 12, 2005. She was born in Front Royal, Virginia on July 6, 1917, to S. Byrne Downing, Sr. and Kathleen Cook Downing. Bunny was married to Col. John M. Lockman, USAF, Ret. for 44 years. Col. Lockman was deceased July 6, 1982. During his military career they lived throughout the United States and made their home in Winter Park, FL, since 1956. She resided at Winter Park Towers for the last 12 years. Mrs. Lockman was a charter member of the Winter Park Presbyterian Church and was an Honorary Life Member where she served in several capacities as a very active member. The focus of Bunny's life was meeting the needs of her family and others with a smile and twinkle in her eye. She is survived by her children and their spouses John M. and Betty Lockman of Maitland, FL, Dr. David S. and Becky Lockman of Watkinsville, GA, and John M. and Kathy Lowe of Portland, OR. Grandchildren include Michael and Michelle Lockman; Austin, John Ryan, and Sarah Lockman; Anne Carter; and Tyler and Tracie Houser. A memorial service for Bunny will be held on May 21, 2005, 2:00 P.M. at Winter Park Presbyterian Church, Lakemont Avenue, Winter Park, FL. Memorial contributions may be made to Winter Park Presbyterian Church, Humane Society of Central Florida, or World Wildlife Fund, in her honor.